The post-World War II period was one of the liveliest in the history of the cinema. This is a collection of 33 critical articles on some of the best films of the perd. Most of the essays explicate the themes and symbols of the films. The essays deal with these films: "The Apu Trilogy,""L'Avventura,""Balthazar,""Blow-Up,""Bonnie and Clyde," Citizen…

Based on the premise that photography can help us to see the world in a different, richer way, this booklet is designed to encourage and instruct young beginners in the art of photography. The presentation of written information is simple and kept to a minimum, and the ideas are liberally illustrated. The format is problem-oriented--problems are…

"Photoplay" Magazine is the source of these articles and photographs, which date from the start of the sound era to the start of World War II. Sections are devoted to stars, living and working in Hollywood, contributions of the production crew to films, trends in motion pictures, and a sample of film fans' favorite columns. (JK)

The purpose of this book is to examine the nature of the narrative film in regard to those characteristics that distinguish this art form from the other narrative arts. Elements of the film medium are examined for their possibilities for cinematic expressiveness. The major procedures for shaping and organizing a cinematic narrative are discussed,…

An essential part of the study of silent films is the development of an understanding of the atmosphere and environment in which they were presented.

Presents reviews of 76 new short films chosen for their quality, impact, and teaching value in the classroom; films are arranged in thematic categories. (MAI)

Lists both general and specific objectives of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) Constitution. Describes the NAST accreditation processes. (MS)

Offers information about aesthetic films, their study in class as an art form, and the procurement of such works from the Media Center for Children in New York. Compares film to literature and contrasts the language of film with verbal language. Lists some of the best films tested with children and film distributors. Outlines film discussion…

Instructs writing students on how to verbally present their ideas. Points out that success in screenwriting depends not only on how well scripts are written but also how well screenwriters sell themselves and their scripts. Adds comments for instructors who want to teach pitching as part of a scriptwriting course. (PD)

Provides a course survey of the structure, conditions, functions, and operations of the American film industry. (PD)

Examines various formal stylistic features of cinema in the 1930's and the relationship of these features to the technological developments of the period. Available from: Film Quarterly, University of California Press, Berkeley, CA 94702. Subscription Rates: $6.00, per year; $10.80, two years; single copies, $1.50. (MH)

Available from: Film & History, The Historians Film Committee, c/o The History Faculty, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey 07102.

This paper reports on the "diversity curriculum infusion" course design process as applied within a Film/Video Directing class at the University of Missouri in Kansas City during the Spring 2006 semester. By custom, film directing has been grounded in aesthetic principles originating in Western European craft and art traditions. While…